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Y427 TBY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,075 mi
Last recorded149,075 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 TBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 149,075 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 149,067 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 146,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,001 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 134,001 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 123,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,858 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 76,728 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 68,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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Y427 TBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y427 TBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y427 TBY registered?

Y427 TBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y427 TBY safe to buy?

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